Fitting a street name inside an oval takes some care, and the Hawthorne Oval two line wall plaque handles it with a wide second line. The house number sits above in larger digits. Below it, the street runs across the widest part of the oval. It’s a popular pick for homes where the sign is the first thing visitors see from the walk.

What each line holds

The number line takes up to 5 digits at 4.5 inches. The street line takes up to 17 characters at 1.75 inches. Longer street names can use “Ct.” or “Rd.” to stay inside the limit. In the photo, 6835 Oakwood Court appears in gold on a red background, which shows how a 13-character name sits with room on each side. Because the letters are cast, not stuck on, the small text stays legible for years.

Finishes on the Hawthorne Oval two line wall plaque

Twelve finishes are available: Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Black/Gold, Black/Silver, Black/White, Bronze/Gold, Bronze Verdigris, Green/Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Pewter/Silver, Red/Gold and White/Gold. The 1.75-inch street letters read best in a two-tone finish. So if you lean toward Antique Brass or Oil Rubbed Bronze, mount it where people pass close by.

Casting and coating

The Hawthorne Oval two line wall plaque is cast in the USA from recycled aluminum. It won’t rust, even on a shaded wall that stays damp. The all-weather coating is covered by a five-year warranty and needs only an occasional rinse.

If the number alone will do, the one-line Hawthorne Oval sits with the other wall-mounted address plaques. For a Hawthorne oval out in the yard, see the lawn address plaques. Read both lines twice before ordering a Hawthorne Oval two line wall plaque, because the text is cast permanently and personalized plaques can’t be changed or returned.